TECHNICIAN (PLUMBING) - BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION KIGALI

OFFICE NOTICE NO – 03/14 KG

 

 

POSITION                : TECHNICIAN (PLUMBING)

SECTION                 : CORPORATE SERVICES

GRADE                             : S2 (L)

LINE MANAGER        : LUKE BEAUMONT

POSITION TYPE       : FULL TIME/PERMANENT

SALARY                    : GBP 4.2k PA (approx 4,500,000 RWF

 

Main purpose of job:

 

Ensure contractors complete work to the required standard, and undertake some maintenance work as required, especially electrical work.

 

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve? :

 

Estates maintenance at the UK’s estate in Rwanda and Burundi will be provided by a small number of contractors. 

 

You will supervise contractors to ensure the security of the building in which they are working.  You will report to the Technical Works Supervisor (TWS) on the standard of work and the contractor will not be paid until their work meets the required standard.  This is an important role in ensuring the quality of estates maintenance.

 

On occasions, there will be tasks you will carry out yourself – where it makes sense not to call in a contractor.  These could cover any area, but you will have experience with plumbing.

 

 

Key competences required for the job:

Delivering a Quality Service            

Delivering Value for Money

Collaborating and Partnering     

Achieving Commercial Outcomes

 

Language requirements: Language: English (essential), Kinyarwanda, French (desirable)

 

Other skills / experience / qualifications:

Essential on arrival: Experience/qualifications in plumbing.

Desirable: Other experience in buildings maintenance, experience managing contractors, ability to drive.

  

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

There is ample opportunity to develop with FCO/Civil Service courses that offer world-class training in corporate service provision.  We have a generous training budget and we encourage staff to identify training to improve their performance and aid their career progression.

 

NOTE:

• All applicants must be legally able to work in Rwanda with the correct visa/status or work permit.
• The British High Commission in Kigali is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
• Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission in Kigali are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Rwandan employment law.
• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.
• If you have not heard from us 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.  Note: Any questions you may have about this position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.

To Apply

 

Applicants should submit a short (1 page maximum) covering letter stating why they are a suitable candidate for the position along with a copy of their CV.

Internal applicants should submit this along with a copy of their most recent 24 months of appraisal evidence (i.e. two full appraisals, or however many abridged appraisals, minutes etc to make up two years’ worth of evidence) to Human Resources, by email:Recruitment.Africa@fco.gov.uk

 

The closing date is 11 December 2014 and no further applications will be accepted after that date.  Please quote in the subject line if you are an internal candidate, or spouse of a diplomatic officer, with the Vacancy Notice No:  03/14 KG